Postdoctoral Research Associate for Coastal Processes

at University of Colorado in Orono, Maine, United States

To support efforts outlined in the states Maine Wont Wait Climate Action Plan, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a $69 million grant to the Governors Office of Policy Innovation and the Future through the Inflation Reduction Act. The five-year Resilient Maine project made possible through this award has engaged Maine Sea Grant in collaborative work with communities, state agencies, University of Maine faculty and staff, and many other partners to provide scientific and technical expertise to identify and address coastal hazards, including sea level rise, coastal flooding, and other impacts of climate-driven extreme weather events.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for Coastal Processes with expertise in civil and environmental engineering and experience in community engagement activities in the context of coastal resilience and coastal planning. The primary role of the Postdoctoral Research Associate is to serve as a technical resource for coastal communities and the State of Maine for issues related to climate hazards, coastal storms, and resiliency planning. The associate will contribute outreach expertise in coastal processes and engineering to guide vulnerability assessments and help evaluate alternatives for adaptation to sea level rise along the Maine coast. This 18-month grant-funded position will be supported in partnership with Maine Coastal Program ( MCP ), Maine Geological Survey ( MGS ), and faculty from the UMaine Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Additional collaborators on this work will include the Maine Department of Environmental Protection ( DEP ), Maine Department of Transportation ( DOT ), Maine Climate Science and Information Exchange ( MCSIE ), and coastal municipalities. The typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $60,000 to $70,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Funding for this position is currently available for 18 months and is contingent upon continued external funding.

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About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine Systems flagship institution. UMaine is the